One of my favorite off-season events is upon us – the 5th Annual Swing to Cure Diabetes hosted by former Michigan QB/DB Rich Hewlett is coming up May 20th. Here’s Hewlett talking about the event and much more with Sam and Ira this week: [display_podcast] I’ll be out there with bells on at the U-M Golf Course, as will Ira from WTKA along with Coach Hoke (left, with Hewlett’s son Jeffrey), Mike Hart and typically a bunch of other former coaches/players. And…Coach Hoke may actually swing the club this year which will be sight for sure. All the details are here. This is an outstanding event and a wonderful cause. Consider joining us or donating one way or another. Check back in here for photos, jokes and more. Date:Monday, May 20th, 2013Time: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Format: 11:00 a.m. Shot-gun StartLocation: University of Michigan Golf Course 500 Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, MICost: $250/per golferTo Register: Download and complete the Registration FormRegister By: May 15, 2013 Follow MVictors on Twitter
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Air Cover Needed
** One last chance to help out – the Walk is Saturday August 6th. A HUGE thanks for all the support to date. $1225 $1480 raised so far! A big thanks to Craig Ross for the impromptu donation at the media event, and all the readers and my blogging brothers who have helped out in one way or another. Folks occasionally ask how they can help support this site. Here’s a big way: On August 6, 2011 I return to the MSU campus for this year’s JDRF walk to cure diabetes. Yes, this event is in Spartan Country but this is not an green and white cause–in fact you may know that Bo Schembechler participated in the Ann Arbor JDRF walk and was a big advocate of diabetes research and education. I learned about this horrible disease when my nephew Jack was diagnosed at age 3. If you want a sense for what life is like with Type 1, watch this short video that Jack helped put together. All this said, I need some air cover. Here’s how you can help me: Donate to my walk group – something, anything Join me in East Lansing for the walk Learn about JDRF and Type 1 diabetes—you probably have some friends or relatives that are affected. All of the above Donate something/anything,…
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Swing to Cure Diabetes – May 17 – M Golf Course
Another member of the Michigan football family is stepping up and giving back. Former U-M quarterback/cornerback Rich Hewlett is holding the second edition of his ‘Swing to Cure Diabetes’ at the Blue Course on Monday, May 17. The outing benefits both JDRF (The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) and the University of Michigan Comprehensive Diabetes Center (UMCDC). Details from the official website: Date: Monday, May 17th, 2010 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Format: 11:00 a.m. Shot-gun Start Location: University of Michigan Golf Course 500 Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI Cost: $250/per golfer To Register: Download and complete the Registration Form Register By: May 1, 2010 I was at the last Swing event, held in 2008 at the Blue Course as well. Many dignitaries were in attendance including honorary chair Kathy Schembechler along with coach Carr: These are great causes and it’s a wonderful event. It’s a great chance to play the U-M course and meet some cool folks and help fight this awful disease. I’ll be out there and hope to see you too. For more info, to join the outing or to donate or sponsor, check out their website: swingtocurediabetes.com. ————————————————————————————- As for Hewlett, his claim to fame while donning the winged helmet will always be getting the start as a freshman against Art Schlichter and the Buckeyes in…